2016 Audi A6 Problems

51 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 73/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine17
Air Bags8
Electrical System8
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Power Train5
Service Brakes4

In the owners’ words

“This vehicle had a claim for water pump replacement and the 3.0 model has a recall for the turbo charger. This vehicle is experiencing the same issues and went from 70 mph to 0 and stalled on the freeway. Thankfully the semi and other vehicles were able to avoid me or my family would be reaching out instead of me. Currently the vehicle is parked in my garage because it is unsafe to drive. Can you please advise Audi t”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Audi A6 owner
“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced a loss of motive power and stalled. During the failure, the message Electric Power Control "EPC" was displayed. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electric wiring harness located in the engine compartment had failed due to moisture intrusion and the harness ”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Audi A6 owner
“I took the vehicle into a repair shop because the check engine light is on. I was advised that the water pump is leaking and it needs to be replaced along with the thermostat. The turbo charger assembly also needs to be replaced. Both of these items appear to be deficient and were listed under recent recalls on similar Audi vehicles and this VIN was not included in either recall. However, it appears to be a similar”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Audi A6 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
16/01/2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
05/12/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into
04/06/2018Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Audi A6 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 73/100: 51 owner complaints (5.1 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Audi A6?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 17 of 48 categorised reports.

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The 2016 Audi A6 scored 73/100 on the federal record.

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